Cheshire Observer

NANTWICH. I CHURCH CLOSED—A sork us drainage difti- c;lty has led to the temporary closing of Nant- wich Parish Church. In consequence of th3 stoppage of an old drain which was originally con- nected with a vault in tho church belonging ro tÜc anci? it Nantwich family of Sprout, a leakage has occurred in the church, and the abominable smell made i-, impossible to hold the services in the parish church on Sunday, and the congrega- tio i worshipped in the morning in the Parish Hall bnd in the evening in the Town Hail.

SAUGHALL. I THE EGERTON ARMS.—At Chester Castle Petty Sessions, on Saturday, Mr. G. H. Reynolds, solicitor, applied for authority for George Whitby to sell at the Egerton Arms, Little Saughall. He explained that for 17 years applicant was farm bailiff to Mr. Lee. Thornton Hall. He n:et with an accident, and since then his wife had held an off licence at Seacombe.—Mr. Churton (Magistrates' Clerk) pointed out that there had been four transf ei-s of the licence in three years.—Col. Evans-LIoyd Is it a tied house?—Mr. Reynolds: To some ex- tent.—The authority was granted.

WHITCHURCH. I INSTITUTE DEBATING SOCIETY.—At a largely attended meeting of this society, held at the Institute on Tuesday, and presided over by Mr. J. E. Young, Mr. Michy gave an electricafdisplay, conducting a number of experiments with various appaiatus, all of which he had made for himself. The evening was delightfully interesting. FUNERAL OF MR. HENRY BECK -Mr. Henry Beck, who died at his residence in Chester- road after a somewhat brief illness on Friday last, was a well-known and highly respected figure in the public life of Whitcliureli for a great number of years. The funeral took place on Monday in the churchyard of St. Aikinutd,4 The service in the church and at the graveside was conducted by the Rev. F. W. Bird. The chief mourners were Messrs. G. Beck (Tattenhall) and W. Beck (Nantwich), brothers; W. Beck (Wigan) and E Beck (Alderley Ediye)- nephews; A. P. Whntingham (Nantwich) and W. Harding (Crewe); while among the old friends of the deceased who followed the coffin were Colonel Lee, Major Harrison, Dr. Perram, Alessrs. • Johnson and L Booth. The coffin bore the "iserinton: "Henry Beck, born June 18, 1821; died February U, lUOd."

INCE. iXDLOriON OF THE VICAR.-Tho induc- tion service. of tho Rev. F. Ciifton Smith, M.A. (Jate of Darcsbury). took place at St, James's ->nurch on Friday. Uaf-anhour previous to the ^orvioe the bolls rang out merry peals at intervals A targe congregation, including Mrs. Park-Yates (tha patroness of the living), assembled to greet t'he new Vicar. Aftel th? °lwumg hymn, ''?csu, the very thought of Tlwe," :ho hrst part of the Service was conducted by tho Rev. E. W. Evans, vicar of Heisby, in an impressive manner. Trie lesson, which was taken from- Epli. iv., 1 to 16, was read by the Rev. H. A. Lester, curate oi Daresbury. The other cioigy present were. the VON. Ar, lideacon of Chester (wiio' performed the cciemony of induction), the Rev. E. M. Ellis, and the Rev. J. Sharpley curate of Hdsby. The Archdeacon suid that although the ceremony ot induction need not necessarily be a public one yet lie thought it was a good thing for the Pirismoneis and friends to meet. together to do honour to one who was destined to take up SUCH em important position in a parish as a shepherd or euro of souis. He spoke of die necessity that ex- isted for hearty co-operation between Vicar and in order t hit all' things might work to- gether for the- common good. The Archdeacon and the Vicar, together with the two thurch- wa; dens (Mr. Thomas Darlington and Mr. Walter Greenway), then proceeded to the church doors, and the cllsto.-iia,ry procedure was observedh Mr. J. T. (Jollier, of Heisby, presided at the orga.n m all efficient manner. A

BUCKLEY. FOUND A PONY AND TRAP.—On December 10th, Arthur Jones, of Buckley, was surprised to find a horse and trap wandering ownerless on Buckley Common. Jones took the horse and trap to a Buckley Inn where it was afterwards claimed hy Thomas Lewis, a Saltney man. At Buckley jPfctty Sessions on Monday, Lewis was summoned by the police under the highways' regulations for waving his horse and trap so as not to have sufficient control. Lewis said he drove from Saltney to Buckley to see his hither. lie went into the house and fastened the horse to the gate-post by the reins. While he was inside the animal broke loose. W hen he came out to look for it he went towards Altami, the opposite direction to which his horse had taken. He afterwards recovered it at Buckley.—Defendant was fined 10s. including costs. AN EXPLANATION. —The Rev. T. Mardy Rev. T. i'J ai- d v Keea writes to the Manchester Guardian Sir,Tlie ]Rc-v Canon Drew, of Hawardou, has called my attention to certain reports of the speech I delivered at the National Conference of aclo!ia l cf rree Churchmen held at the Memorial Hail, London, on the 2nd of this month. One report reads thus: The. Rev. T. M. Rees (Buckley, Fint) told how the parents in his village had withdraw.-i their children from the Church school and had engaged an old schoolmaster to tcacn them," etc. I should like, through the medium Of your paper, to correct this statement. I did not say anything at all about Buckley, but con- fined my remarks to cases which had come before Us at our Education Committee in Flintshire. It was neither Buckley nor Hawardcn that I had in mind, and I hope other newspapers will please observe this correction."

HAWARDEN. FUNERAL.-Tlio funeral of Mr. Evan Davies took place at Hawarden Church on Saturday. The members of the family present were Mr. Evan Davies, junr., Mr. and Mrs. Pinder, and Miss Davies. Other mourners were Mr. Hugh Davies. the Rev. Joseph Davies, Mrs. Nield, Mr. and Mrs. Thomas Nield, Mrs. J. Jones, Mrs. John Davies, Miss Maggie Davies, the Rev. Richard Jones, and a deputation from the He warden Lt stitute. The service in church and at the grave- side was oonducted by the Rector (the Rev. CanQll Drew). AVAGE ATTACK ON A CONSTABLE.- On Tuesday morning at the County Hall, Mold, before Messrs. Edward Wheldon (in the chair) and J. Wynne Williams, Thomas Jones a burly labourer, of no tixed place of abode, was charged in custody with being drunk and with assaulting P.C. Patrick Dempsey (Sandvcroft), while m the execution of his duty. The police officer was badly injured about the right car, while the prisoner was adorned with a black eye. The officer deposed that about four p.m. on the previous day he received complaints as to the conduct of the prisoner, who, it wa> stated, had knocked a man off a bicycle and Icked him on the road. When witness reached åentle he found the prisoner begging from door to 001'. He was drunk and was behaving himself in a very Outrageous manner. Prisoner struck wit-  the mouth. He h?d to put him down while Me  the hMidcuS? on him, and while witness was on (V ground' k. d him savagely, .splittll1 }' pnsoner '¡eke 1m SttVagey, SDlitw 5 '"? "?? ear. As a result of the prisoner's via'enr- NN-itnes, III e(I from the nose and mouth. After struggi Ilik, ? son.e time on the ground wit- ■ness f a P?sn)g cart into which he deposited the? ? ?'? the latter kicked so violently that lie hIa V ft tle his legs. In this manner he was con- vev l t the Hawarden Police Station.-In reply to t! ? ??! hduman, the accused said he was very sorry for 'bat he had done. He was looking for work at d,ans and Robmon'8 when he encounted some of ?Umnjprs's men. They gave him beer, and it got ??C! him.—The Bench committed him to prison for seven days with hard labour on each charge.

ALDFORD. BILLIARD MATCH.—The return billiard Hatch between teams representing Aldford Institute and Waverton Institute took place on Monday at Waverton. The scores were:-Aldford W. Price, J. Price, 81); W. Dangar. 77; J. Dangar, 02 H: Taylor, 100; C. Callow, 100 S. Thomas, 03; Dunning, 42 total, 634. Waverton J. larker, 74; J. hone, 101; J. Griffith, 101; J. vJorson, 102 H. Walker, liS; J. A. Salmon, 81; Jones, 101; R. Gregory, 100 total, 728. Majeritv for Waverton, 1)4. ENTERTAINMENT.—Through the energies oi Mr. Watkin and Mr. Fazakerley a highly suc- cessful miscellaneous entertainment was given last week in the Reading-room in aid of the Chester Soup Kitchen and Pearson's Fresh Air Fund." The rocm was packed to Overflowing, and this fact is attributed to the object of the entertainment and the popularity of the promoters. The artists were all local, and their services were given willingly. In some oases they even came forward and offered their services. Tho programme was a lengthy one. Messrs. Watkin and Prioe were responsible for the banjo duets, which were exceedingly well rendered. Miss Ince sang very effectively "Down the Vale" and Ehrin on the Rhine." The comic songs, "Following in his father's foot- steps" and "Down by the Bull and Bush," were Tendered in grand style by Mr. Mann, receiving encores. Mr. Smith gave "Blue Bell" and 'I so awaiting for yer, Josie." Mr. W. Dangar was 1911rorcd for his rendering of "Mary of Ar-yle" ancl "I want to see the dear, old home again." "Grace Darling" by Master Percy Clarke was well rendered and encored. Master Harry Saint sang "Swanee Riv?r." Miss L. Saint sang very pteasingly "Comin thrcngh the Rye" and "Sallv in our Alley," and Miss Fanny Parker "Auld Lang Syne." Many of the songs were 'illustrated by means of the lantern. Other items on the programme were selections on the phono- graph, and lantern pictures, including views of the war in the Far East. of Switzerland, and of Mexico. The comic slides were very amusing, land many local views were also shewn. The N lr Watkin, who was lantern was kindly lent. by Mr. Watkin, who was also responsible for the manipulating of it. Be- fore singing the National Anthem, Mr. Fazakerley thanked all for their attendance, and also all those who had contributed to the evening's en- joyment. Miss Roberts and Miss Maggie Clarke were the accompanists. The proceeds amounted to JB9. 5s., and after paying all expenses the magnificent sum of C8. 8s. will be devoted to the charities, in the following proportion:— £ 5. 5s. to t.he Chester Soup Kitchen and JM 3s. to the Fresh Air Fund.

SAN 1 >Y CROFT. YOUNG PEOPLE'S SOCIETY. At the weekly meeting in the Presbyterian Schoolroom, a very interesting paper was read by Mr. W. J. Derbyshire on "Rhys Lewis." There was a good attendance, and tne meeting was thoroughly atteii(i,tn, and tilt) lilecti ll., was t.'?iorougil l y

QUEENS FERRY. TEMPERANCE MEETING. A successful meeting was held in the Primitive Methodist chapel in connection with the Sailors' Home Wesley an chapel and the Primitive Methodist chapel. The meeting was preceded by a tea party. Over the evening meetm? Mr. John NV ri bt pre- Bided. Addresses were delivered by the Kev. T. J. Martin, Air. J. R. Gee and the Rev. Diddock. Solos were rendered by local friends.

FLINT. I CHURCH ..SUNDAY SCHOOL—About 150 teachers and scholars attending the Sunday schools sat down at tea in the National Schools on Friday evening, and a happy time was spent. After tea piii^-pong and other games were indulged in, also dancing, which was kept up until a late hour. The rector, the Kev. W. 1..1. Nicholas, and the Rev. T. J. iCoberts aud Mrs. Roberta wen; present. Mr. E. J. ii Vv'iliiains, the headmaster, did everything possible for the enjoyment of those present. Nfr-

I MiUKLE TUAFFOiiD. DIOCESAN INSPECTION.—The report of the Diocesan Inspector (the Rev. J..U. New) for the cuill,eill year is zs totiows: Alucii trouble and care had beeii taken m the preparation of the religious work of the school and with the best results. Groups 1. and Hi. acquitted themselves rather better than Group H. 'the written work was satisfactory in all standards in which it was attempted. I was much gratified with the manner and method of the teaching given to the infants and Standard 1." —————-

NORTH WICH. I BADGER SHUT.—On Tuesday a badger was I shot at Leitwich Uroen, Northwieh. A poultry- keeper found it liOfti the hencotes, and attempts to take it ali ve tuned. It measured three feet in length. MEASLES.—The Winsford Urban Council de- cided on iuesday to close both departments of Over Council, Weaver iNational, and Over National Schools, in consequence of a serious epidemic of measles Seven hundred children are stated to be suffering from the complaint. I

GRESFORD. PROPOSED NEW GIRLS' SCHOOL.—The | local "'Parish Magazine" for February contains the following para,ral),Ii: Tiio plans of the iiew school have been approved by tho Board of Education. The design is an excellent one, and the school will look very well. Everything has been done to make the rooms bright, airy and sunny. Iiie front, facing the road, will consist of a central portion with double gables and lower wuigej on each side. There are the classrooms for girls and inlants, witn two entrances and Cloak-rooms. Then behind these come the larger rooms, that for tne girls being larger tnan that at the boys school, and there will be ample play- ground around. When the school is completed it will be an immense boon to the people of Gres- ford, for it will be thoroughly heartily and up to date in every particular."

FRODSHAM. CURATES AUGMENTATION FUND.—The annual sermons on behalf of the Chuieh of Eng- land C tiratcs' Augmentation Fund were preached in tne palish church on Sunday moni.ng and cyen- ing, by the Vicar (tne Rev. H. B. Biogg, M.A.), tiie oilortoiies towards tne fund amounting to f;8 Us. 7d., winch is 1ll excess of last year. ZENANA SOCiEiY.—Tne annual meeting on behalt of the Etodshain Branch of the Church of Engianu Zenana Missionary Society was held in the parish rouill on Iuesday afternoon, the Vicar presiding. An instructive address on the work of the miction m China was given by Mies Nash, association secretary for Hereloid and Salop. Curios from China were exhibited. The Vicar, in referring to the momentous events occurring in the Far East and the clam that China naturally has on the sympathetic interest of people of Great Britain, spoke ot the evangelisation of so vast an empire as that of China being a matter of deepest concern to ail Cliri,ti,ii,. TRINITY MEN'S BIBLE CLASS.—The annual meeting was held in the Lecture-room on Monday evening, the Rev. E. Gelder presiding, The following appointments were made :-Pre- sident, Mr. W. lJ. Ringrose; secretary, Mr. John U. Jones assistant secretary, Mr. S. Clarke; treasurer and organist, Mr. Geo. Chatwood excur- sion secretary. Mr. A. BRULL committee, Messrs. John Wynn, George Wynn, Thos. Clarke, Jos. Hayes, E. Bratt, Walter HUlse, A.ec. Jones, and Joseph Hancock musical committee, Messrs. J. C. Jones, John Massey, and Lazenby sick visitors, Alessrs. Jesse Atherton, Ueo. Cliautler, and S. Helsby. By the treasurer's statement it appeared that nearly £ i8 hud passed through the accounts, and a sum ot :1;;4 was voted unanimously to the chapel trustees towards the cost of heating and lighting. At the conclusion ot the business light refreshments were served by Mesdames Ringrose and Chatwood. Several really good items were given Ly Mr. Bratt on the phonograph, in addition to contributions by Messrs. Jones and Chatwood.

COMAHiS QUAY. VACANT COUNCIL SEAT.- The vacancy on the Urban District Council, caused through the death ot Air. Roberts, is airendy causing much speculation. Many prospective candidates' names arù mentioned, including those ot l\lesr5. E. E. Jones, giocor; H. Cunningham, licensed vic- tualler; and Air. Roberts, a son of the deceased member. Since the introduction of strangers into the district inoio interest has been taken in local government, which is a sign that in a few yelirs Counan s (uay wili develop 11.10 an important centre^ EARLY CLOSING MOVEMENT.—A meeting to further take into consideration the advisability of cloeaig tiie various business premises was held on Tuesday evening, at Messrs. Butler s Cafe, weie a good number ot employers and as- sistauts pn^enc, presided over by Mr. Tom Roberts. Consideiuble discussion ensued as to the hour at which the shops should be closed, it being maintained that there was no reason in keeping | 11)0 ShOP¡; open until nine at night, as the busi- ness done did not wairant it, except on a Saturday night. The. Shotton shopkeepers were quite leady to fad in with any scheme adopted by that meet- iug. It was eventually decided to have petitions printed, and Messrs. T. Roberts and Griffiths were j asked to distribute them to eaen shopkeeper. The following weifi elected:—Air. T. Roberts, chair- man; Air. Giifiiths, secietary committee, Alessrs. S P. W illiams, Coppack, Davies, Scholey and F. E. Holden. FUNERAL OF MR. EDWARD ROBERTS.— We regret, to record the death of Mr. Edward Roberts, which sad event took place; at his resi- dence, High-street, on Thursday, at the age of 5a years. Air. ltoherts had been in poor health lor some time, but had so far recovered as to ) be able to get out. He had, however, a second serious attack, and Dr. Elliott, of Chester, was called in in consultation with Dr. R. Owen (his medical attendant). Despite their joint efforts, he pa,sed away, the immediate cause of death being Bright's disease. The deceased had for a great number of years carried on a successful business as a boot and shoe manufacturer in nigh-street. itn the religious lite of tiie district He. was closely identified, being a promi- nent member of the Methodist New Connexion Church for 16 years, and a class leader and teacher in tho Sunday School. When the new church was in course of erection he took a prominent part. on the building committee, and displayed much activity and energy in assisting to c.ear off the debt on the building. lie was a moving spirit in the provision of a residence for the pastor and the placing of a beautiful new Organ in the church. For the cause he laboured earnestly and unceasingly, and in this sphere of work his place will be difficult to fill. At the time of his death he was a member of the Urban District Council, and had occupied a seat upon that body for fivo years. Before the creation of an Urban District Council in Connah's Quay lie was elected a member of the first Parish Council, and had faithfully discharged the duties of over- seer to the parish at different periods. Through- out the district he was highly respected and esteemed, and much sympathy is felt for the widow and family in their bereavement. The interment took place at St. Mark's Cemetery on Monday, amid evidences of general regret. A short prayer was offered by the Rev. W. Carter at the residence. Prior to the cortege's proceed- ing to the Methodist New Connexion Church, a portion of the burial service was read by the Rev. J. C. Storey (circuit minister), while a short eulogy of deceased's religious and public work and family life was delivered by the Rev. W. Carter (pastor). Pieccding the hearse were the following councillors:—Mr. T. J. Reney (chair- man). Mr. H. Hughes (vice-chairman), Mr. James Prince, Mr. W. Coppack, Mr. E. Blane, Mr. W. H. Lloyd, Mr. J. W. Connell, Mr. T. W. Hughes (clerk), and Mr. W. E. Hughes. The Independent Order of Oddfellows was represented hy Secretary W. Baird, and Bros. B. Hughes. D. Ferguson. E. Taylor and S. Hewitt (in mouriiing regalia). There were also present the deceased's Sunday School class and the choir of the church. Fol- lowing the hearse the chief mourners were Mrs. Roberts (widow), Captain and Mrs. James Roberts (son and daughter-in-law), Mr. and Mrs. Humphrey Roberts (son and daughter-in-law), Mr. and Sirs. Thomas Roberts (son and daughter- in-law), Airs. Guest (daughter). Miss E. Roberts (daughter). Messrs. T. and J. Roberts (brothers), Mrs. J. Roberts (sister-in-law). Masters R. and E. J. Roberts, Misses M. Roberts and E. Roberts (grandchildren). Mr. and Mrs. John Jones. Mr. and Mrs. J. Foulkes, Captain and Mrs. James Jones. Mr. John Edwards. Mr. E. T. Edwards. Mr. Robert Edwards. Mrs. B. Hughes. Mrs. ,Roberts (nephew.s and nieces), etc. Among a largo number of the general public were the fol- lowing :—Dr. Owen, Mr. E. Astbury (Northop). Mr. Joel Williamson and Mr. T. Wainwright (Buckley), Captain C. A. Rcney. Mr. S. Vickers (Wepre), Mr. W. Butler. Captain J. Coppack. Mr. Walter Rency, Mr. William Rcney, Sergeant. Walter Hill. Captain T. Guest, Captain J. Hughes, Captain S. Vickers, Mr. A. Forber. Mr. E. Garland, Mr. James Green, the Rev. T. J.. Martin, etc. Arriving at. the cemetery, the con- cluding portion of the burial service was read by the Rev. J. C. Storey, while the choir santi- the hymn There is sweet rest in Heaven. Beautiful wreaths, with expressions of deep svm- Eathy. were sent by sons and daughters, Urban Dlstnct Council (members and officers), Sunday School class. Sunday morning class, superin- tendent. teachers, and scholars of Methodist New Connexion Sunday School. Mr. W. E. Garralt. Mr. J. Jones, Mr. and Mrs. H. Boote, etc.

I SHOCKLACH. I HORTICULTURAL SOCIETY.—At a loot- ing on Friday evening, held in Worthenbury National School, Mr. C. W. Wragby, schoolmaster of Shocklach School, was appointed secretary for the Worthenbury and Threapwood Horticultural Society in the place of Mr. W. R. Urmson, who had occupied the positon for upwards of twenty- fivo vears. Much sympathy is felt in the neigh- bourhood for the latter gentleman, who about 14 months ago underwent an operation with thetop.c of a permanent recovery, but he has gradually kept sinking, and has had to resign from leaching and all other clerical duties, after a period of twenty-eight years' useful work in the district. In July last year a teacher's pension was granted to him of £37.

WREXHAM. I LICENSED VICTUALLERS.—On Tuesday afternoon the annual meeting of the Wrexham and District Licensed Victuallers' Association was held at Wrexham. Mr. B. Hutchinson was re. elected president, Mr. F. C. Campbell (Johnstown) vice-president, Mr. J. Shone treasurer, and Mr. A. Kennair secretary. A committee was formed, consisting of members from Wrexham. Rossett, Pentre, Brymbo, Ruabon, Johnstown, Cdn and Bangor. The report shewed that last year 41 new members joined the association, and there wa" a membership now of 120. There was a balance in hand of over £ 100. It was decided to vote five guineas to the funds of the Wrexham Infirmary. It was announced that Lord Kenvon had con- sented to preside at the annual dinner on St. David's Day.

TARVIN. I V\ ESLEYAN HOME MISSIONS.—On Sunday sermons on behalf of these missions were preached in the Wesleyan Chapel by Mr. W. Dutto!l, of Norley. The annual meeting took place on Wed- nesday night. Mr. R. Johnson presided, and addres.-es on mission work were given by tho Rev. C. Praneii, of Chester, and the Rev. H. G. kmson. circuit minister. THE REVIVAL.—Large congregations gather nightly at the Primitive Methodist Chapel. On Wednesday night the chapel was full. Different preachers have been announced for each service, but a remarkable feature is that not one has preached a sermon, but has substituted a short Gospel exhortation. Deep impressions have been created, and several converts have been enrolled. CHOIR SERMONS.-On Sunday sermons in | the interest- of the choir connected with the Primitive Methodist Chapel were preached by Mr. T. Nixon, of Chester. The choir sang a special selection of hymns from the connexional hymnal, and gave a splendid rendering of the anthem "0 that men would praise the Lord." The tenor solo was taken bv Mr. J. Crank, and Mr. E. Hignett (bass) joined in a duet. The quartette, The righteous shall hear it and rejoice," was taken by the Misses S. A. Jackson and V. Dodd and Messrs. J. Crank and H. Rev- nolds. Air. P. Johnson presided at the organ, 'j and was accompanied on the cornet by Air. J. Nield.

ROSSIilTT. THE FLOWER SHOW .—The annual general meeting of members conected with this society was held at the schoolroom on Tuesday evening, when there were present Mr. G. R. Sandbach (in the chair), Major Robertson. Mr. J. T. Binning. Messrs. G. Cromar, J. Cunnah, E. Jones, R. L. Parker, P. Parry, J. W. Randies. E. O. 11-iiiiaitis, J. Woolrich, and E. Babb (hoi;, secre- tary). Previous to the commencement of the wmal business, the Hon. Secretary referred to the great ioM the society had sustained owing to the death of Captain Griffith-Boscawen, chairman of the Management Committee, who had always. from the time the society was formed more than thirty years ago, taken tho deepest interest in the i welfare of the society. Nlr. Babb concluded bv moving the following resolution, which was seconded by tfie Chairman and carried The- members of this society greatly regret the lamented death cf their late chairman, and tender their sincere sympathy and condoienee with Mrs. i Griffith-Boscawen and family in their great bereavement." Letters of apology for non- attendance were read from Air. Trevor Boscawcn and Dr. Mu!e?. The new schedule, as revi?d. wa- unanimously adopted. Upon the motion of the Chairman, seconded by Mr. J. Woolrich, the secretary was empowered to accept any additional j special prizes that may be offered. The p/octed- nigs terminated with a warm vote of thanks to tne chairman for presiding, proposed by Mr. J. T. Binning and seconded by Mr. Cromar.

GUEArr SUTTON. I ClIAiEMAN AND VICE-CHAIRMAN RE- BIUN.-A special meeting of the Parish CouiinI ? was h?id in the Eleanor SchooJroom on Friday I even: ng. the members present being Me?:-?. C. ihonio, W. Jenkins. E. Hughes, the Rev C. Mayan, and Mr. S. Davies (clerk).—Tne C-lei-k stuted that he had received a letter from Mr. P. Owen (their chairman) intimating his intention of ivtirmg from tiie post of chairman of the Council, aud also from membership.—Air. Hughes pro- posesd. and the Rev. C. Mayall seconded, and it was agreed, that Mr. Thorne be asked to take the i p'ace of Mr. Owen as chairman.—Mr. Thorne having accepted, he pioposed that the clerk be instructed to write- to Mr. Owen, expressing tho Council's regret at his retirement. He referred to the services Mr. Owen had rendered to the Council, also to the parish generally.—The RLV. C. A'iayali having seconded, the resolution was (-.ai,ri,,d.- --Nlr. Alayall then proposed that the Rev. P. Douglas be ele-ctcd a member of the Council. This was agreed to.-A letter wa.s received fioiii Afl. T. R. Shalicross, asking the Council to tuke it as a formal notice of his retirement as a mem- ber of the Council.—Mr. Mayall thought it wouid be as well if they were to ask Mr. Shallcioss, to re consider Ins resignation.After some discuss on it was agreed to leave the matter over till next meting,-The old Pinfold came under discussion, being described as a nuisance. The only uee it appeared to be put to was that of a reeeptac le for all kinds of mbbie-h.—eventually it was decided to offer it for sale to the owner of the adjoining pro- perty.

NESTON. I PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH.—The annual gathering in connection with the Nestou Presby- terian Church was held in the Lecture Hall on Wednesday evening, -and was attended by a large and representative gathering, the room being paeked. A capital t,ea was served by the lady members of the congregation, and tw> annual meeting followed, the Rev. J. Towert pies;ding. Tho annual report was presentcdl by Air. A. E. Ashley, the hon. secretary, and the annui 1 financial statement by Mr. S. F. Frost, hon treasurer. It appealed that tho eotpenses during t.he year had been unusually heavy, and that while there was an amount in hand at the begin- ning of the year, there was now a small adverse balance. Tiie Chairman expressed the hope that tho balance would again be shortly on the right side. On the motion of Mr. J. Wattie, Mr. W Couts was elected on the committee in phce of Mr. ChaUoner. who had left tho neighbourhood. Stirring add;esses weie delivered by the Revs. Glllbb (Little Sutton) and Walker (Bjrkmhead). The latter gave an interesting description of the revival meetings he had attended in Wales, and expressed Hie pleasure it gave, him to find the "G lorv Hymn" and other famous revival hymns being sung at the present meeting. A striking address was given by Mrs. Bird (Liverpool), and Miss Matthews, in relating some touching inci- dents in connection with the Wirral Colliery Mis sion, expressed the belief that the revival had already made its way there. During the, interval hymns and other saciecl items were given by the choir, and Mr. W. Sharpe sang a solo. Miss F;o,t lacfed as accompanist.

LITTLE SUTTON. I LIGHTING.—Mr. R. R. Douglas presided over a meeting of the Parish Council on Monday even ing, the other members present being Afe^sis. R. Jones. J. H. Coulter, J. Hop.'ey, J. W. Simp f-cr*. II. J. Stretch. W. A. Read, together with H. W. B. Porter (clerk).—The Clerk reported that lie had received a reply from the District Council n sewer connections, stating that the owners of Carltou a.nd Brickfield Cottage had been served with notices to at once connect with the sewer,— The Overseer's statement. of accounts for the had year ended September 30th last. which has re- cently been audited and found correct, was laid before the Council for their inspection. The poor rate receipts amounted to JE701. 10s. 4d., of which £ 553. 10s. 4d. was received from a rate of Is. 7d. in the. E, and B48 was brought forward from tin- previous half-year. The expenditure included £ 354 to the Wirral Union. £ 209 10s. to the W ¡nal Rural District. Council, and sundry ex pc.nse? ?55. 14s. Id.. making a. total of £ 597 4s. Id., and thus leaving a credit balanef, of E 104 6s. 3d. The accounts of the special sanitary rat. shewed that there wa.s a credit balance of f55 17s. bri. A rate of Is. in the £ brought in J6238 9s. 8d., making together E344. 7s. 2d. The. pay- ments were to the Rural District Council £ 298. and £ 1. Is 7d. for books and stationery, thus leaving a balance in favour of the overseers of ;f:5. 5s. 7d.—The question of lighting the village was then introduced, the Chairman remarking that tie did not know what sort of a sohemo was put before them a.nd rejected several years ago, or the ajnount proposed to bo raised. Thete.fore he could not say if the present scheme was any impiovement on the previous one or not. His opinion was that Little Sutton was a, bit. ot a disgrace at night, people having to go blundering about in the dark. He himself rarely went out after da.rk. He had received many complaints on (lie matter.—Mr. Hopley was of opinion that the village should be lighted. He had been asked by several residents why the Parish Council did not take up this matt(-i, He was prep^ed to pay his share of the cost.—Mr. W. A. Read thought that in view of the heavy ratos ih the parish the I present was not an opportune time to go in for tho liirhtin^. He n dnv'tt^d the advantages.—The j Chairman then read out the teims offered by ti e Sutton and Hooton Gas Company, which are to the c?wt that they would undertake to light the iampa from the be?innmg of September to the c?id of ApriL supply aud maintain lamps (except in cases of braag. which, would fall upon the Council). and the lamps to be the property of the Gas Company and not to be more. than one mile from the works. The cost per lamp per annum would be L3.-Tlie, Clerk stated that a rate of Ild. in the £ on buildings, etc., and id. on land wnuld amount. to about L38. but the full amount would piobably not be collected. The Council might, however, count on £ 35.—The Chairman said this would mean that they could have eleven lamps at the price named.-After further discus- sion. it was resolved that a, parish meeting be held on Thursday next to consider the question. Mr. Hopley undertaking to lay a plan of proposed sites for lamps before that meeting.

COLONEL COTTOX-JODRELL AT CHRISTLETON. I REPLY TO MR. STANLEY. [RADICALS & FOREIGN POLICY. MR. MACFIE ON HOJIE RULE. Colonel Cotton-Jodrell, the prospective Unionist candidate for the Eddisbury Division, addressed a Unionist meeting at Cnristlefcon on Monday. Mr. F. E. Roberts presided, and a good attend- ance inoluded the Rev. L. Garnett, Messrs. J. W. Macfie, J. Cullimore, E. S. Giles, G. Martyn, C. W. Macfie, Rolt, T. Butler, T. Toft, S. Earlam, Swindley. C. F. Prichard (agent), etc. Apologies for absence were received from Mr. Tollemache, M.P.. Mr. Fleming, and Mr. Hey- wood. The Chairman, alluding to the prospects of the general election, said that it might take place before the summer. Last time Christleton gavc- a very good acoount of itself; it voted very nearly solid for the Conservative candidate. (A voice: "Question.") Mr. Tollemacne had warm friends there, and he hoped Colonel Cotton-Jodrell would find the same men coming forward to support him. (Hear, hear.) During the last few days they had had the advantage of a manitesto from Lord Spencer—until then they thought that Sir Henry Campbell-Bannerman was the leader of the Lioerai party-who, he thought, had committed himself to two things, Home Rule and a reversal of the Education policy. They migut hope that the new Act would work amicably and that they would not have many passive resisters in Christie- ton. Since Lord Spencer's maniiesto Mr. Asquith had fallen foul of him, and it was evident the Radicals did not know who their leader was; it was not a question of committing the country to a new policy, but to a heterogeneous lot of fellows who did not know what their principles were. (Hear, hear.) Alluding to the Fiscal ques- tion, he pointed out that notwithstanding that our imports of wheat were larger than ever the United States, which three or four years ago sent to us two-thirds of our total imports of wheat, in 1904 shipped us no less than one-sixth of our total imports. The exports from the United States in 1898were to the value of fifty-nine millions sterling, in 1901 they had fallen to fi!tv millions, in 1903 to thirty-five millions, and in eleven months of 1904 they had gone down to sixteen millions. Canada exported last year £ 10.400,000 worth of wheat, almost the whole cf which cami) to England. (Hear, hear.) As shewing the value of Canadian wheat he mentioned that the Ameri- cans who had enormous import duLes on things going into their country had allowed a rebate of 80 per cent. off their import duties on Canadian wheat in order to secure it because it was so much better than their own. That was a striking | fact—(applause)—and yet people said we could not get wheat from Canada. Alluding to the Radical obstruction of the Aliens Bill he said the Govern- ment were going to introduce another Bell, and no doubt it would be passed because the Government had put their backs into it. (Applause.) Coknel Cotton-Jodrell, who was warmly greeted, said eo far as he knew the Aliens Bid was one of the important matters to be dealt With during the coming session, and he was quite certain that it would receive a very different re- ception from what it did last year, and would bj iought to a finish. If the Government re- maintxi in office throughout tne session it would certainly be placed on the statute book. (Ap- plause.) Although they were desirous in every way of helping those who came from foreign countries, through having suffered for ('Ül1Sc'-cnce sake, to find an asylum in England, still there was an increasing number of undesirables, whom it was desirable should be kept out of this country and prevented from settling here and reducing the wages and labour of our own working-people. After all charity began at home, and although we could extend charity as far as po.sa.bie to aheus from abroad, still at all events we must consider the great number of unemployed, whom it was our duty to look after. (Applause.) We could not tell when a general election would o Uie; it must come very soon, and he addressed himself to both friends and opponents there WLcn he advised them that everything should be done to have their machinery in order, and when tho time arrived to cast their votes according to the best of their conscience and let the best man win. (Applause.) A short time ago the Liberal candidate. AIR. STAi\LE Y, I addressed a meeting at- Waverton, and among other thiugs he criticised him. for having ab- stained roiii certain subjects ..11 the speeches he had made lately. He had not nienj-oned Mr. Stanley's name in any speech tie had made hitherto, and he had nothing to say against Air. Sianley at all; he had met him lor a lew moments and had the pleasure of being introduced to him. Tney parted on mutually frlendiy terms and ne hoped should always remain eo. (Ap- plause.) Mr. Stanley endorsed some remarks ot Air. Tollemache's about abstaining from personali- ties in tne contest, and he (the speaker] reallo- cated t;,ose views. In the elec.ona he nad Uugnt in Wirral he had found it easy to keep clear entirely of personal matters, and he was sure Mr. Stanley would agree with him in that; Mr. Stanley bore an honoured name— (hear, hearl-and he (Colonel Cotton-Jodrell) hop^d that he did himself. (Applause.) Mr. Sianiey complained that he had not dealt with one or two of the principal matters concerning winch the Liberal party belaboured the Govern- ment, and that he had not expressed his views on the Education Act, on the incensing Act, or on the subject cf Chinese labour. Ho was going to take his own time, however, for doing that, he should do it when he thought the right moment had arrived, and he should have plenty to say I on the subjects. iHear, hear.) In preliminary meeT-ings. such as that, he had tried to arouse thought with reference to wnat he considered were some of the gravest questions before the country, and which it would be impossible to deal adequately with in the heat and turmoil of a general election. Mr. Stanley complained that ho had devoted a great amount of time, to ,:le exclusion of what he thought were pressing sub- jects, to the consideration of the ociidit.:)-i and present position of the Volunteer forces of ilns country. He disagreed with Mr. Stanley in this I matter, because he thought that tho questi- n of ARMY REFORM I was one of the most pressing questions tne country couid consider at the present moment. (Hear, 11 oar.) We had received so many lessons regarding our unpreparedness for war that he thought he might be excused if he devoted a little part of the remainder of his life—he had beer acquainted with soldiering for 30 yearb- in trying to enunciate the question of Army reform. (Applause.) Coupled with Army re- form was the important question-what is to ba the future condition of the auxiliary forces? If Mr. Stanley criticised what he might have said or omitted he thought he might turn round and ask him what was to be the Liberal foieign policy and as to how they were going to run the show when they got in, as he thought in all prob- ability they would. (Hear, hear.) This was a matter upon which Mr. Stanley, and most of the Liberal speakers and leaders had been strangely silent. FOREIGN POLICY ought to engage the attention of the electors or this country to a far greater extent than it did. People might have and he dared say did have legitimate grievances from their point of view about the Education Act and such matters, but these grievances were bound to be settled within a comparatively short time, and would be settled witi out any violent upheaval of society, or the country generally, or of foreign nations, but one would not treat questions of foreign pclicy in such an academic way as that. Que6tions of foreign policy might set the whole world ablaze we were associated with foreign policy in every part of the globe: it had come to us and we could not repudiate it. We were confronted with questions of foreign policy almost week by week, and month by month, throughout the year, and could not dispose ot them in tire same quiet way in which Englishmen could dispose in the House of Commons of social questions such as the Edu- cation Act, the Licensing Act, and so on. He should like in those preliminary meetings to try to lift party politics to a rather higher platform than they occupied to a great extent at the pre- sent time. He thought tho humblest and poorest voter in any constituency sh-culd consider when he was registering his vote what that vote might do towards shaping the future foreign policy of the country. The Unionist Government in the last. ten years had had' to deal with many critical questions. In 1895 we were nearly in disastrous trouble with the United States over a matter connected with Venezuela. In 1898 there was what was called the Fashoda incident, and every- one knew that we then were within short measure- able distance of war with France. To turn, how- ever, to the brighter side of the picture we had had the Anglo-French agreement, which, he thought, would do very much, not only to pro- mote peaoeful and friendly feelings between our great neighbour and ourselves, but would do ?ry much tc set an example of a similar kind to the rest of the world. (Applause.) Then going to the opposite side they had the north-west frontier of India, which was our weak point in connection with Russia, and lastly they had the ANGLO-JAPANESE ALLIANCE, I our treaty of offence and defence with Japan. 11 was quite sure that if it had not been for that treaty the disastrous war between Russia and Japan in the Far East would not have been confined to' those two nations as it was at the present time. (Applause.) These had been burn- ing questions and we should very much like to know, if the Liberal party were going to succeed the Unionists in office, how they were going to carry out that policy. Were they going 'to con- tinue it, cr were they going back to those bung- ling mistakes which they made in the Transvaal in 1881 and later in 1885 in Egypt? When they considered the difficulties of the present Govern- ment in connection with the manner they had trod on some people's corns with reference to the Education and' Licensing Acts he asked them to weigh on the other side their able administra- tion of the foreign policy of the country. (Hear, hear.) He had for many years in that county worked in the interests of agriculture; he had worked cheek by jowl with the tenant farmers in their various associations, and was always pre- pared to give any views for the betterment of agriculture his most hearty and earnest considera- tion. (Applause.) If the Liberal party were re- turned to power would they continue the Agri- cultural Rating Act? He did not think they I would. If the AP-Ticiiltural Rating Act was not ) continued it would mean a loss of £35.000 a year I to the ratepayers of Cheshire, and that was a pro- spect- that could not be contemplated w.th satis- faction. (Hear, hear.) With regard to other ) matters connected with agriculture, such as the position of the tenant farmer and security in methods of his cultivation and so en, LC pointed out that he had been a landowner piact-cally for nearly a quarter of a century-, and he was certain he had never found any difficulty in dealing with his tenants in those matter! (Ap- plause.) All their relations had always been most friendly, and he was sure there were tenants of his in the Eddisbury Division who would ccntirm what he had sl:;d, but he, believtd thai generally throughout Cheshire the relations between land- lord and tenant were generally of a very satis- I factory description. (Applause.) Another matter j was the HOUSING OF THE LABOURER. He had said much about, this at the last, two or three meetings ho had addressed and he would not say more now except this—that any practical scheme which could promote the return of the agricultural labourer to the land, and give him a decent house to live in with modem saniiary con- ditions, a piece of land to help him cut with his wage, and so forth, would have his heartiest and most sympathetic consideration. (Applause.) He urged the desirability of getting wider markets for agricultural produce. During certain times of the year the milk which was sent to the big towns, such as Manchester and Liverpool, was not wanted in as large quantities as at other pcr-od, and was thrown on the farmer's hands. What was the farmer to do with it? He had to turn it hurriedly into cheese; and if he made it into cheese where was he going to get rid of it? The local markets would be over-stocked' or the sup- ply equal to the demand. If they lad wider markets and knew where the surplus cheese oould be sent, he thought it would be a very good th'ing, and the Board1 of Agriculture should adopt, or determine, some machinery by which that could be done. (Hear, hear.) Alluding to the proposed change in the FICAL POLICY of the country he said it was often argued that the Colonies were not our best customers and that, therefore, there was no need' to trouble a,bout them very much, and pay very much atten- tion to the obvious hand that they were holding out for us to shake. He ocntended the Colonies were our best customers. (Hear, hear.) In tie first place our trade with foreign countries was on the decrease and our trade with the Colonies was on the increase. Their opponents, fhose people who were for what was called "Free Trade," quoted big figures, but ti-ey did not analyse those figures, they did not dissect ti em. Sir Henry Campbell-Bannerman had told us that twelve millions of people in this c'untry, about one-third of the population, were in a hungry and under-fed condition, and could they be blamed, when they saw there was such a lack of employ- ment, and especially in the sidled- trades of the country, for asking the question whether there should not be some consideration given, at all events, to a revisal of the old Fiscal policy which was adopted some sixty years ago? He never had that sort of jivine faith in the o-called "Free Trade," which appeared to permeate a good many of his friends, who called themselves "Free Traders." Why should they be dominated by a policy which had served its time, and like worn-out machinery should be thrown on to the i scrap heap and something better substituted for it? Some peopla treated Free Trade as an object of veneration they almost treated, it like a god. He did' not know whether they reil--ed-it did not matter a rap if the Unionists lost this election or not—that some change was bound to come before long in the Fiscal conditions of the ocun- try. (Applause.) A LIBERAL UNIONISTS SUPPORT. I Mr. J. W. Macfie, who followed, thought it was incumbent upon him, with a desire for the national welfare, that he, as a Liberal Unionist, should be there that evening. Those who were supposed to represent the Liberal party were very anxious that the country should suppose that Home Rule was dead, but Home Rule was any- thing but dead. It was very much alive, as they would see from what was going on in Ireland at the present moment, and the speeches that the Nationalist leaders were making, and the great pressure being put upon the Liberal candidates to commit them to what would result in the dis- ruption of the British Empire if ti ey got their way. Therefore, he. thought every Liberal Unionist was bound at this time to stick to his guns and support the Conservative party on public and national grounds. (Applause.) They ought to congratulate themselves very much that, when they were losing such an old-tried member as Mr. Tollemaehe, they had in Colonel Cotton— Jodrell a candidate who was not new to the work. .t man who had been tried within their own range of knowledge, and a man of moderate views, who was not tied by any great hobbies or any- thing of that kind, but was willing to give con- sideration to the great questions that were likely to come up. (Hear, hear.) The defence of the country had been touch ed' upon by Colon-el Cotton- Jodrell, and he was sure they were all agreed that it was the duty of the whole country to see that they were in a position to stand up and protect our interests if necessary. (Hear, hear.) Altough he personally d:d not agree with the Education Act, that Act was carriecl, by a large majority of the representatives of the people of I the country, and, therefore, he thought it ought to have a fair trial and fairplay, and there was no doubt that public influence would do what was necessary hereafter. He. personally though that the education that had been carried on during the last thirty years was a failure, and that the country was not. getting value for the money it spent on education. He asked them to support the Conservative Government because thev were prepared to consider and ventilate the Fiscal question, which was of such vital interest to the country. The question ought to be discussed in an impartial manner and then legislated on in the way that impartial investigation seemed to suggest. The idea that would be at the root of the investigation, of course, would' be increased employment at home. (Applause.) The Unionist Government was in favour of endeavouring to knit, the Colonies closer to the Old Country, but he believed the Liberal party would quarrel with the Colonies very quickly. The Liberal party at one time said What do we want with the Colonies? If they want to go let them go." That was not, however, the temper in which to treat independent-vsons. (Applause.) On the proposition of Mr. Earlam, seconded by Mr. Swindley, a vote of thanks was acoorded the speakers.

LIVED ON BREAD AND MILK! I BECAUSE COULDN'T DIGEST STRONGER FOOD. INTERESTING BILE BEAN CURE. No matter of how long-standing the ailments for which Bile Beans ate a cure may be. when Bile Bcuns are applied those aitments gradually vanish. For the greater portion of her life. Mrs. Francis Clare, of 40, Warrington-road.. Widnes. has suffered from indigestion, headache and allied ail- ments. Yet long-standing as those ailments were, Bile Beans have cured them. He;e is her story "Practically from girlhood I suffered from indi- gestion, although it wins, of course, worse some times than at others. I was subject to racking headaches, my head seemed to go lound and round, I ached all over, and every limb shook. Everv time I ate or drank I had such a heavy feeling, and didn't want to do anything but lie down. If death had come to me then I should not have minded, and many a time I prayed that I might die. I was actually afiaid to eat, and often I have lived for days at a time on nothing but bread and milk1. I was treated at Wclbeck Dispensary, at St George's Hospital, at St. Mary's Hospital. Pad- dington, and at Croydon Hospital, but without result. "Ve have spent- pounds and pounds on doctors, but. they never gave me any benefit. Sometimes I got relief for a day or two, but the pains soon returned. "The doctors didn't seem to know what was the matter with m? One said one i oing and another said something else; but in spite of all their medicine I got no better. One day an insurance  f dLLy in .wiirance agent in Runcorn said that if I was suffering from indigestion I should take Bile Beans, which had cured him of that complaint. He warned me rhat for the first week they might make me feel little better, but felt sure I should benefit by them in the long run. "I had no faith in proprietary medicines, and had never taken any, but I determined to follow his advice. For the first week of taking Bile Beans I felt bad, as my friend had foretold, but soon began to feel an improvement. From that dav I never looked back Gradually the indiges- tion. headache, dizziness, and other ailments were overcome. I took in all nine boxes of Bile- Beans, and they cured me completely. The Beans are worth JB20 a box, and I only wish I had known of them earlier. I am pleased to let other people know how I have benefited by them." Bile Beans cure indigestion, constipation, piles. anajmia. female-ailments, debility, dizziness, wind. headache, liver complaint, biliousness, -blood im- purities. rheumatism, and influenza. Of all chemists, at Is. lid., or 2s. 9d. for box containing three times Is. lid. Avoad substitutes. Bile Beans are not sold loo-oniv in sealed boxes.

THE ROYAL ALBERT ASYLUM, LAN- CASTER.-In connection with this institution, preparations are now being made for the annual election of patients, which is to take place during next May. and the friends of cases thought suitable for treatment should therefore at once apply for application forms to the principal and secretary, Mr. James Diggens. The institution was estab- lished for the especial benefit of the seven northern counties of England and is for the training and education of the improvable feeble-minded. BOOTS TO ORDER-not hand-sewn prin- ciple," but real Hand-sewn, made cn the premises by expert workmen in the old-fashioned way with oak bark tanned Leather these are a comfort, walking becomes a pleasure, and the price is reason able. BT, -'WIT Ta" t leasure, and the price is reason: able.— HEWITTS, A'Pbky GATEWAY, the Old established Hand-sewn Bootniskem j VALUAtJJjili DISCOVER* -P vim L jar, riAii*. If your hair is turning grey or white or falling off ) use the MEXICAN HAIR RKNKWER, for it will positively restore, in every case, grey or white hair to its original colour. It iaakes the hair charmingly beautiful, as well as promoting the growth. Price 38. 6d. per bottle. ) ANOTHER BECOBD YEAR. -The unprecedented demand for Homiman's Pure Tea during the paj>t year is a positive proof that the consumer is not to he put off by substitutes and tne øayil), "iTs just as good." Ask for Horniroan's Tea, and see that you bave it. Sold by:— Chester: W. Alun Davies, 10, CommonhaJl st. (wholesale &put) Co-op. Society; Cryer, 25, Cbristleton-rd,; Hol. born Restaurant, 29, Foregute-st. Neston Lee. Little Sutton: Swindells. Rhuddlan: B -berts. grocer. Upper Brighton: Somerville. Bromborough Fool: Co-op. Society. ) Mynyddlsa: Co-op.Society.Mold Junction: Ceop. Society. Queen's Ferry: Spark's Stores. Hoole: jones & Dlviee.I Wrexham: Felton. Saltney; fiobinton,

FLINT TOWN COUNCIL. — ♦ — The quarterly meeting was he;d on Monday, tho Mayor ^\lajor Dyson) presximy. liic pians ior the supply 01 \a.r at a-on y Baiks, prepared by Mr. C. i were iaiu beiore tne iiignway Cc-aiimuce, and tlKy ciirecu-d Liiat Mr. V\ iiuams be asked 10 aiixnid tne next ni-etsuiiig of tno comiiiiw-ee aud icty ooiore aiciii a iuii estimate ox the cost of ail tue necessary work 101' tne supply oi water, v\it.«i a Aict- ot all tne riparian owners n;u;rc-anju., and sucil ouier lnlormauoii as lie lxiigiit consider cxpedieiii. Mr. W unaiiis was also directed to :;U011Jll 10 me next me-utiiig a report as w cine vi obtaining a supply of water at Mount i'leasa.ii'u 1 Tae letter irom the b iintsi.iiv 'niy vjouuc;i, dealing with Elint ciiaivties. nau utren considered Dy ti. committee, \vno ree\jmn;,j.,iued Liiat tiie i>3\vis Charity should b," apprupi'iaL^d lor tiie purposes 01 tue Ennt Mountain ocnooi entirely. Mr. ti. l-'ovveil objected W lulL" inmate reiaung to tie cnarn-y OIl the- grouno mat the resolution was for tno money to be devow-u LA.) i>rlU" Air. T. Hughes Uiougnt m a mai/ier of this kind, winch was ot considerable imporUiiice, tnat tne opinion ot the Town O.erk snouici be Oil the IHll1l.1te¡;. Ho moved at tiie 1. meeting that tiie opinion of the Town Clierk iJ" taken. ihe Town Clerk: 1 gave an UpliHVd Air. T. Hughes: i know, anu 1 don't think this minute is m accordance WiH juor opinion. TIE: 'town Clerk; '111e opinion i 6"0 v, a", with regard to the Lewis iund, tnat it ought to be devoted to this particular scnool ior pi-izls. With regard to the binith Trust-, tne report seemed io contradict itself. Mr. i. tiughes: I am rea^y anxious that this minute should be correct, and 1 thuik the substance of tno Town s opinion should be 011 the minutes. Further than tn- 1 do not know whether or not a communication iiat, been sent to tho County Council. The Town Clerk: It has been sent. Mr. T. W. Hughes: Then 1 tnnik ?ny com- munication from this Council snouid be in the terms of the Town Clerk's opinion. STONES ON BYE STREETS. Mr. H. Powell complained about the stones being used on tho bye streets, purticuiany by the Ship Hotel. There were many oomp ambs, many of the stone: on the streets measuring seven to eight inches. The Surveyor: Mr. Powell is exaggerating. I don't believe there is a six-inch stone on any street. Mr. Hugh Hughes: I have seen the stones my- self. and they are a lot too big. Mr. Powell: I do not want to contradict, but I can measure stones. There is another councillor and a third who has measured the stones, and I say again they will not go through a three-inch sieve. The Mayor: I don't believe the stones will ever set. We must try and get the steam rolier down and put them in order. The committee recommended that the tender of the Flint Gas and Water Company for the lighting of the public lamps at a reduced cost of Is. per lamp for the current year be accepted. Mr. E. A. Hughes asked to be informed as to tho quantity of gas consumed by the Corporation for the last. financial year. He thought the Council ought not to rush into the matter, as he felt the Council did not get a fair and reasonable reduction in the price of gas this year. It was high time the Corporation made a move in the direction of taking over the gasworks. He pro- posed that the matter be referred back to the Highway Committee for further consideration. Mr. E. J. Hughes seconded. The Surveyor said the gas had never been less than £ 2. 17s. per lamp. The resolution to "refer the matter back was unanimously agreed to. The Medical Officer reported that there was a terrible scourge of influenza, wlvch was doing a great deal of miscliief, otherwise the town was free.

HAWARDEN COUNTY SCHOOL., PRIZE DISTRIBUTION. I Tho annual distribution of prizes to the sucocas- ful students at Hawarden County School took plaoo 011 Monday, at the school, in the presence of a large gathering of scholars. parents and fi lends. The Rev. Canon Diew, the new rector of the rt?w rc-c-to.- o. Hawardon, presided, and tho prizes were handed to the winnors by the High Sheriff of Flintshire (Mr. Horace D. Mayhew). Among others present wero the Rov. R. Jones (chairman of the local governors of the school). Mr. Lyon (headmaster), and Mr. Green (clerk to tho governing body). Apologies for absence were received from Mr. R. Llewellyn Jonos (chairman of t,.e Flintshire Edu- cation Committee). Mr. E. Sydney Taylor and Mr. T. \V. Hughes. Canon Drew, in a short address, said he re- membered in Hawarden yeais ago the keen com- petition there was about the school. He was a.ways keenly iatorerstod in Hawarden having cno of those county schools. He had not yet had timo to make aoquaintaiioo with Mr. Lyon's col- leagues, but lie could say he had been able for some years to look upon Mr. Lyon as a friend. The district had been most fortunate in securing such a headmajster. (Applause.) He hoped his services might long br- retained to help lorwaid the younger ones. There was a very good pios peit of the speedy enlargement of tiie building, and he heard rumouts of a headmaster's house. (Applause.) He could not conceive anything more advantageous for the school it-self than that the headmaster should be on tho spot. He would like the young ones present to rcmcmbor the noble words tho late Mr. Gladstone used 28 ye-ars ago, and which Mr. John Morley used in his biography, that we were to be inspired with a belief that life was a great and noble calling, not a moan and giovelling thing to be shuffled through as ono could. Learning, Canon Drew went on, was not tho infusion of so much know- ledge, but the development of all our faculties, and any education which did not take into account all the faculties was very poor compared with- what it might be. Education should nor be looked upon a.L, a means of earning livelihood, but as a means of knowing how to live. If they wanted to seek happiness, let them seek it in being rather than in having. In these dttys of luxury, selfish- ness and materialism we wanted to have the true ideal of life continually before our minds. (Ap- plaused The Rev. R. Jones said the school commenoed eight. years ago with 22 pupils, and now they had 145. (Applause.) The passing of the new Educa- tion Act had had a great deal to do with the increase in numbers, the Education Committee of the oounty having decided that all probationers and pupil teachers in elementary schools in the oounty should be sent to the county schools, with tho result that, the Hawaide-ii County School had received 35 or 40 of them. The governors and the County Council had now approved ol the draft plans for the enlargement of the school^Jo accom- n-io", te 200 sthoLars. They had already spent I £ 4,000 on the school, and the new improvements, which would include a luncheon-room to seat the whole of the scholars at once, a physical iaboia- tory, and five new class-rooms, wouid cost some- where about 93,000. He thought they would see their way to erect a. house for the headmaster, applause.) Tbe HIgh Shoiiff, having distributed the prizes, addrecssed the meeting and congratulated Canon Lhew on his appointment to tiie rectory oi i-ia,wai-deri-a village which had become renowned all over the world through the great statesman, whose death they all depior-td. it was a great honour for any man to be lector of Hawarden. He felt suie Canon and Mrs. Drew had &pent their best energies and a considerable amount, of money ui Buckley, and he was. sure they must express a little sympathy with Buckley in their lesa. In conclusion. Mr. Mayhew advised the scholars present to cultivate self-control, self- iospcXJt and a charitable disposition towards others. A short musical programme was given by the scholars, who sang the following seieet.oiis from Kiplmg's "Just So Songs' :Tho Camel's "Of ail the 'I'r b e Hump," "The First Friend." "Of all the Tribe of Tegumai" and "Rolling Down the Rio.' At the close of the proceedings the school building was thrown open to the inspection of the parents. Tho following is a list of successes gamed by pupils during the year:—Flintshire county (senior) exhibition, i:35 per annum for three years, Ethel M. Morris; cotuity exhibition. £ 30 per annum for three years, and Bangor University open exhibi- tion, £ 10 per annum for three years, Annie Jones; Liverpool Uriiveisity matric., Gladys Con- way and H. T. Coleclough; Cambridge higher local honours oert. with dist. in Latin and French. Ethel M. Morris. Certificates awarded by Cen- tral Weisli Board: Honours certificates, group 1, Ethel M. Morns, dist. in Latin and French (with conversation), and Annie Jones, dist. in French (with conversation). Senior certificates: Mur- guerite Chat tor ley. dist. in French (with conver- sation) Henrv T. Coleclough, disti in arithmetic; Gladys Conway, dist. in arithmetic and French (with conversation) Ralph Hampson, dist. in arithmetic; Marg. EL Hewitt, Fiencli (with-con- versation) Isabel L. Hill, French (with conversa- t:on); Marian Jones, dist. in arithmetic, French with conversation); Eleanor Tyson, dist. in Latin; Edith Williams. French (with conversation). Junior certificates: Ernest Astbuiy, dist. in Maths, and English comp. Elsie Aston, French (with conversation); Easter M. L. Cooper; Ellen Hampson. French (with conversation;; G. D. Hewitt, dist. in arithmetic; T. J. Hewitt, dist. in Latin; Mary El. Howorth, dist. in English comp. F. C. Hughes, dist. in maths, and Latin, French (with conversation); E. 1. Humphreys, Fiencii (with conversation); Ella S. Roberts, dist. in English comp. and Latin, French (with conver- sation); F. Roberts, dist. in mirths.; IL Tyaon, French (with conversation) T. G. W illiams. Board of Education oertificates: Freehand draw- ing, Eleailor Tyson., Ellen Hampson. Isabel L. Bill, R. Hampson; model drawing, Marion Jones. A. G. Butler. T. J. Hewitt, E. L Humphreys. prizs,s Form VI.: Languages, Ethel M. Morrts; English subjects, Annie Jones; maths. and science, H. T. Coleclough. Form "%T. Top of form, Mariotk Jones; languages, Marg- Chatter- ley; English subjects, Isabel L. Rill; maths, and science, R. Hampson. Farm IV. Languages, T. J. Hewitt; English subjects, Ei!a S. Roberts; maths, and sciences A. G. Butler. Form III. (giris): Languages, Easter M. L. Cooper; English subjects, Eilen Hayes; maths, and science, Ada Conway; general excellence, Mary E. Howorth. Form III. (boys): Languages, T. G. Williams; English subjects, E. Astbury; maths, and science, F. Robert- Form n. (girls): Languages, Esther Mackintosh; English subjects, Maud Davies; maths, and science, Jessie Wyatt. Form II (boys): Languages, T. B. Caxr; English subjects. H. M. Davies; maths, and science. C. Hill. Form I.: Top of form, F. P. Tasker. Special prizes pre- sented by the High-Sheriff to the best all-round boy and girl, to be elected by their schoolfellows Girl elected by majority of girls' votes, Mary E. Howorth; girl elected by majority of girls" and boys' votes, Ethel M. Morris; boy elected by majority of girls' and boys' votes, Ralph Hampson,

I FLINTSHIRE ASSIZES. I A CLEAN SHEET. The s iiatshue Assizes were held at Mold on Saturday by Mr. Justice Lawrence, but th^re were no prisoners for trial, neither were there any civil cases to be heard. At the Wjliter assizes twelve months ago there w,.is likewise a clean sheet. In his charge to the grand jury, his iordsh.p said he was giad to thmk that tiie other counties in Wales weie approaching that state of immunity Lorn crime winch seemed to characterise Flintshire. He had visited no less than eight other counties, and he thought that in the whole only ten criminal cases iwid had to be dealt with. That remarkable state oi aiiairs he attributed to the excellent way m wlncit the justices discharged) tiie-ir ImictiOnb. and iioi congratulated them on the results oi tne-r wOlk, There was oniy one matter to which he desired to call their attention—the change in the I la-w wilioti made it permissible ior a prisoner to give eviCKiioe on his own behalf. Tney siou-d warn uil ench as to tiie importance (yi Zhe step which they were taking, so that tiicy would real.se that when they went into the box 1 IK Y weie no being allowed to go there for the purpose- oi denying out and out the offence with widen tiiey weie ciiargod. but for the purpose of testifying the truth. The matter was one of considerable importance Mr. Justice Lawrence was then presented with a pair of white gloves, and left Mold by the 12.18 train. He had attended service at the parish church at 10.30. accompanied by the High Sheriff (Air. Horace Mayhew).

I INTERESTING WEDDING. I THOMPSON—WALLER. St. Peter's, Bavswater, was on Saturday the scene of a picturesque wedding, in which many Cestrians were much interested. The nuptials were of Dr. Harold Theodore Thompson, M.A..F.R.C.S., M.R.C.P., B.Sc.. of 35, Hariey-street, W.. etc., oniy son of Mr. and Mrs. Henry Thompson, of Brightholme, Curzon Park, Chester, and Miss Eleanor Julia (Xora) Waller, of 106, Lansdowne- road, Bays water, W., daughter of the late Mr. Edward Corbyn Waler, of Cairo, Egypt. The bridegroom holds the important position of me dical registrar of the London Hospital. While he has a large circle of personal friends 111 Chester, he is well-known to most Ceetrians by reason of a brilliant University career and a success in the profession of medicine which have been watched with admiration. The wedding- day was associated with perfect weather, the sun shining brilliantly. The Very Rev. Dean iitzpatrick, M.A., of Christ College, Cambridue. perlormed the ceremony, assisted by the Rev. ii. G. Kosedaie, D.D.. vicar of St. Peter'fe. Bays- water. The duties of best man were discharged by Air. it. T. Morgan, Chester. There were four I bridesmaids, and they were Miss Ruth Adeline ihompson (sister of ttie Bridegroom), Miss Ethel Winter (London), Miss Lily Clemence (Chester), and Miss Ada Maud Henri (New Brighton, Cheshiiej. The bride wore an exquisite dress 01 white crepe de chine, trimmed with orange blossom. Her ornaments were a diamond and sapphire pendant (the gift of the bridegroom), diamond aud sapphire bracelet, and a diamond and opal bracelet. She carried a choice bouquet of orange blossom, iiiies of tne valley and white roses. Her attendants were attired in old rose cioth, trimmed with dark ruby velvet, with lar-r,2 picture hats. They carried bouquets of pale pink roses (rnennete). When the guests had assembled and the bridal party had taken up their positions, tho scene in the church was very pretty. After the service a reception was held at the resulereo I f the bride's aunt. Miss Waller. 106. Lansdowne- road, W. The guests numbered over 80. and in- cluded :—Mr. Thomas C;cmenoe and Miss LiJv "Clf--rience, of Chester; Mr., Mrs. and Miss Henri. of New Brighton, Cheshire; Mr. and Mrs. Harry Dutton. of Chester: Mr. Reginald A. R. Clemence. of Bavswater. W., and Chester: Mr. | and Mrs. Hmry Thompson i-nd Mr. R. T. Mor- jI gan, Chester: Dean Htzpatriok. of Lnri? C?I<'?. Dr?, ?l ii, Op, Cambridge; Drs. Shorstein, Openshaw. Furnivail, Frcre, Rossynol. Slade. Aitcheson. Gardner. Kidd. etc.. of the London Hospital: Drs. Ross and Wa,ugh, of Gieat Ormond-street Hospital for Sick Children; Miss Waller. Mr. and Mrs. Arthur Winter, Mr. and Mrs. Best. Mr. and Mrs. Pierrepoint, Mr. and Mrs. Bonham. Mr. and Mrs. Winter, sen.. Mr. Percy and Mr. Horace Winter, a.nd the Mis.ses Winter, all of London Mr. Hucii Thompson Dutton. of New College. Oxford; Mrs. J. S. Rubinstein and daughter, of Holland: Mis* Amy Leslie, Mrs. Hiatt and Mr. W. P. Ball. all e, I 'N l r. of London. E. C. Dr. and Mrs. Thomson are spending their honeymoon at Boscombe. n-ar Bournemouth. The bride s and two elder bridesmaids' dresses were made by Loon, of London while the dresses of the two younger bridemaids were supplied by Mrs. Appleton, Bridge-street, Row. Chester. All the bouquets were supplied by Miss Amv Leslie. manageress of the well-known firm of lforists Arthur and Co.. 47. Old Broad-street. E.C.

THE PLAS TEG ESTATE. i COMING OF AGE CELEBRATION. On Friday Mr. C. C. Trevor-Roper celebrated his coming of age and his entering into possession of the Plas Teg estate, Mold. in succession to the late Colonel Roper, by entertaining a large body of his tenantry at dinner at the Black Lion Hotel, Mold. Mr. Trevor-Roper, who was accompanied by his mother, Mrs. G. E. Trevor Roper, received his guests as they entered the room. Afterwa: Js be. presided at dinner, and among others present wero Mrs. W. R. Howard, Mrs. G. E. Ailetson, and the Misses Violet, Winifred. Gwendolen, Florence and Eveken Trevor-lioper (sistersj. Air. G. D. Konright and Mr. Henry ?t- John Ka1kes (trustees of tile E. H. Veiia b .cs (trustees of the estate). Mr. R. H. VenabiCs Kvrke, Mr. J. B. Cruikshank, Mr. Howeli, Mr. W uloughby Briggs (Manchester), and Mr. Henry Taylor (Cnester). solicitors to the estate; Mr. E. P. Briggs, Mr. T. C. Briggs, the Rev. J. P. Poole-Hughes (vicar of Mold), the Rev. Davies I (vicar of Pontblyddyn), Mr. Thomas Parry. Mr. Alan Morris (Chester), Air. C. H. Dodd (Pority- bodkin Colliery). Mr. John Lewis (secretary to the Minera Lime Company), Mr. John Jones (Tri-Thy), etc. Afrer the drinking of the loyal toast, Mr. John Jones, on behalf of the tenants and servants on the estate, presented Mr. Trevor- Roper with an illuminated address and silver plate. He expressed his pleasure at meeting their young landlord, who he hoped would follow m the footsteps of his late uncle. He had known the law Colonel Roper for many years. He had always worked hand in hand with his tenants. The address read as follow:, To Charles Cadwaladr Trevor-Roper. Esq. We. tiie tenants, servants and friends of the Plas Teg estate, beg to offer you our heartiest congratu- lations upon the attainment of your majority. For many years in successive generations the Trevor-Ropers of Plas Teg have been identified not only with their own estate, but with the administrative work and general weal of the county of Flint, and have earned the gratitude of all classes of the oomm unity by their devotion to public service. While as generous landowners an i employers taking a warm and active interest in the welfare of their tenantry, servants and others, your highly respected uncle and his pre- decessor have deservedly gained the love and esteem of all with whom they came into contact. We venture to ask vou to accept the accompany- ing piece of plate, together with the best wishes for your future happiness and prosperity, as a token of regard for you personally, and of the esteem which we have always had for the mem- bers of the Trevor-Roper family We shall all take a deep interes.t in your career, in which we feel sure you will prove a worthy representative of an old and honoured line." (Applause.) He proposed the health of the young landlord. (Applause.) Mr. John Lewis, secretary to the linera Lime Company, tenants on the Pias Teg estate, < n behalf of the directors, presented Mr. Trevor- Roper with a handsome silver cup. He said the company was one of the oldest tenants on the estate as it extended back over forty years. It was said that in some form it went back as far as the Normal. It was a very old lime company, and they had always worked harmoniously with the Trevor-Roper .family for many years, to the mutual benefit of the company and their land- lords. He thought Mr. Trevor Roper would maintain the high reputation of his family. (Applause.) Mr. Trevor-Roper's health was then toasted enthusiastically, to the singing of For he's a jolly good fellow." Mr. Trevor-Roper. who was cordially received, heartily thanked the tenants and the company fo. their kind presentations. He could only hope that he wouid follow, as Mr. Jones said. in the footsteps of his urcle. and that he would be as good a landlord as he was. He assured them he woul 1 do all in, his power, whether much or little he could not say, to be a good landlord. (Ap- plause.) Mr Thomas Parry proposed The Trustees" (Mr. H. St. John Raikes and Mr. Kortright). He spoke of the estate in its various aspects, and mentioned it extensive agricultural and mineral wealth. Mr Kortright. in reply, said he had been a trustee with Mr. Raikes for a great number (f years, and the time would shortly come when Mr Trevor-Roper would give them their di- charge. They had tried to do their best, and they were not afraid of the result when they gave up their management. They were assured that Mr. Trevor-Roper would follow in the footsteps of Colonel Roper. (Applause.) Mr. J. B. Cruikshank proposed "The Solicitors and t Agent to the PIa? Teg estate." and coupled witb the toast the names of Mr. WiUoughy Briggs and Mr. Henry Taylor (solicitors), and the sub-agent (Mr. G. Ashbrook). Mr. Willouarhby Briggs. solicitor to Mr. Trevor- Roper, and Mr. Taylor, solicitor to the Trustees, -.o l lcitor to t h e, Tru:;tkts, responded in speeches congratulatory 'to Mr. Trevor-Roper. Mr. Taylor said there was an old family in the county (the Mostyn famili whose motto was I dwell among my own people." That example had been followed by the Trevor- Ropers at Plas Teg. and he hoped thtM as soon as Mr. Trevor-Roper had finished his education at the University he would settle 2own among them. (Applause.) The singing of the National *-Anthen& then brought a happy gathering to a. close.

BOOTS TO ORDER-not "hand-aewn prin- I ciple," but real Hand-sewn, made on the premises by expert workmen in the old-fashioned way with I oak bark tanned Leather these are a comfort, walking becomes a pleasure, and the price is reason. able. HEWITTS, ABBEY GATEWAY, the Old, established Hand-sewn Rootraakars,

TAllPORLEY LIGHT RAILWAY- 1 TARPOI\LEYII!. lL\lL 'YAY" f rrn::r1;' 'CRn (TP-'1\" ) THE NEW SCHEME I APPROVED BY THE TOWNSPEOPLE. .1-.J.£VV" .J. l.¿ U it j,>- .J. On Tuesday evening a public meeting. con- vened by the Urban Diste-iot Council, was held at the Publio Hall, Tarponey. to oons:der the new scheme for tho construction of a light railway from Taiporiey to Moruideworth. original scheme, it will be remembered, was to connect rarporiey with the Cheek:re Lines at Cuddingtoo, but the Light Railway Comniissaoncrs refused to s~.iCi.ori it, and oonssquently it was dropped; hence the new senome. A ltuge attendance was presioed over by Mr. T. H. Gordon (chairman of the L-ioan Council), and u.110ng those present were Capt. Gr.fEths, Air. J. H. Dods (agent to the Eari of Haddingtonj, Mr. Roger Bate, the Rev. R. Rogers, Mr. T. Cawley (clerk to the Council), and Messrs. Martin Goulding. E. Edwaids. Frank WaLey. J. Stubbs, C. Bate. W. W. Wh.tneld. W. Eiaoa, V, Gioster. J. Picker- ing. A. J. Salt. etc. Mr. Edgar O. Ferguson, engineer, Cnesterfield, M'.yudvHi 011 benaur vi the piomoters 01 the light railway, and explained the proposed route of the ra and gave dt>ta.jl» of tiie scheme. Re- ferring to the old scheme-, he sard one of the Comr m.oS.OiiedS nad sugge-stt-d' tiiat instead of gong round by Eaton they should go by Ut-kmton. He had examined that route, and he found that. it i would provide iittie- or no traffic, aud would be a. hea\ y line to construct, ihe- scheme thev would bring before tiie Commissioners early next month won d. he hoped, be supported by tne people of iarporiey. I'he proposed w, t was just behind the chapeil 111 the. corner of the fields bûunJed by the maa road in one diiection. and by Bitch Hoath-road in trie other. Tr-eie would be a road leading to it through the Dean and Chapter's land. The line then passed down nearly ?' a -n ci. I -.c d ?oA-n near l y to lddenshall. oicxse to the place marked on the Ordnance Survey as "The Oid Hah." The line then passed close to the chapei on tiie maan road to Clotton and Dudcon. and crossed the road down to Duddon Common. Exception had been taken to the level-crossing on that road Where there was a levei-crossmg a- station would be erected, and overy precaut.on would be taken to make it absolutely safe. It would be much better than raising- the road for a considerable distance. From that piaoe the line went straight thiough Priors Hayes an d crossed the main road between Keisall and Tarvm. There a.ga.in would be another level- crossmg and a station. Going west of Ashton. the line ended at Mouldsworth St.ation on the Cheshire Lines. If the Ohesnire. Lines Committee would not. assist them, they wou;d run. their small line to the back of the, present platform, and so meet the. objection of the Commissioners in the last inquiry to the erection of a. separate station. He hoped the people of Tarporley wouid bring all the p.-esstire they couid bear oil the Cheshire Lines Committee, and shew thetn how much they would benefit by the traffic. By going ;0 Moulds- worth they wou.d got. into touch with Chester and Liverpool, as well as Manchester, and that could not. be done under the or ginal scheme. They would, however, have to go four and a half miles further to gel to Manchester, but the line would pay the investor better than the original one would have donet Mr. Roger Bate asked if there was any doubt that the Cheshire Lines would decline to enter into the project.. Tie impression was that t-hey would benefit considerably by the scheme, and he would like to know if they had- been approached. Mr. Ferguson said that was a rattier delicate question, l'hey had be-vn appioaehed. and for the moment they had dissented. Whoa the promoters could toil them more, about what the land would oc-st and the 006t of the railway, he thought they would fall in w?th th&?r views Mr. Bate sA?d the question had be*?n suggested as to wbeLhe-r tio landowners wowd oppose th6 scheme, as the former scheme had been opposed. The site of tho station .n Tarponey would be on the Dean and Chapter's land and the line would be across the Dean and Chapter's land ior some distance, with the exception of a short length oa Mr. Bilhngtom's laud. It would tnen enter on Cel. France-Hayhuist' & land and pass over two large farms owned by him. It was intended at first, to cross them near the homesteads, bat it had now been found practicable to cross 15wer down so as not, to cut orf the. farm from the home- stead. Since that had been suggested. Colonel France-Hayhurst would not be an opponent. Therefore they had for a long distance the consent of the landowners. Looking at the character of the land and the small holdings, and the number of people who lived on thi, land between Duddon and Ashton and Moul dsworth. he thought {hat neither occupiers nor owneis would be likely to offer much opposition. As to whetner the scheme would benefit Tarporley, Mr. Bate said jhat although it would be four and a half miles fur- ther to Manchester, the line would run through a more fertile district than if it crossed the Forest, and more people would be benefited by it. They would derive at Taiporiey practicaliy simiiar advantages to those, offered by the foijner scheme. The be very easy of ac- e", s, and the advantages offoied of a direct line to Manchester would not be much less than under the old scheme. They would save an immense sum through not having to pay for haula^ge frorrw Beeston. Tney must also consider the interests of other people, and Clotton. Duddon. Oscroft, Keisall ajid Tarvin would aiso derive advantage from the rcute It had been suggested by the engineer that they would be nearer Chester, but he was afraid that owing to the somewhat cir- cuitous route and the change at Mouldsworth, they would not take that line often. He had found the Cheshire I*inee Committee and the Great Central the most, accommodating of raiiway com- panies. and as the 1 me to Manchester was not over-burdened with traffic like the North-Western, he was sure that ;f the matter was taken up heartily by the people they would offer every facility in their power. Mr. Bate concluded by moving the following resolution :—"This meeting of tbe inhabitants of T.rpor'r-y, convened by the chairman of the District. Council, having heard from the engineer of the proposed railway from Tarporley to Mouldsworth on the Great Central Lino, expiesses its hearty approval of the pio- posed line. and hopes it may be accomplished in due time. (Applause.) Mr. Martin Goulding seconded, saying that he thought thesoheme would be quite suitable. Mr. E. Edwards said the propose d line would not only benefit the tradespeople directly, but it would bring Manchester merchants to live at Tarporley It was in that way t.hat the Cheshire Lines had enlivened the. villages of Cheadle, WilmsJow and Alderley Edge. Mr. John Stubbs emphasised the saving of haulage from Beeston that would be effected by the scheme. He said he had upwards of 300 tons of beer a. year, and the scheme would save him £ 100 a. year in haulage alone. Messrs. F. Walley. C Bate and W. Whit- field also supported- Mr. Walley pointing out how greatly milk dealers would benefit. The Chairmtui then put the resolution, which. was carried with only one dissentient.

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